Answered3 years ago
Can I exit and return to Thailand visa exempt after applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa?
I am Canadian.
I entered Thailand visa exempt 16Jan2023, exited 4Feb2023. Fly in and out
I reentered 28Feb2023, exited 9May2023
45 day exemption still in place with extension. Fly in and out
I applied and received a Non-Imm O visit family and entered 13Jul2023 with the intention of applying for 1 year extension.
My Thai citizen wife was not able to be in the country when I qualified to apply and now cannot make it back in time for me to even apply for a 60 day extension.
Will there be any problem to go to Pedang Besar by bus and return on visa exempt ? Can I go over and return same day?
Any other advice?
If it is advisable to use a border run agency, can anyone recommend a reliable service?
I entered Thailand visa exempt 16Jan2023, exited 4Feb2023. Fly in and out
I reentered 28Feb2023, exited 9May2023
45 day exemption still in place with extension. Fly in and out
I applied and received a Non-Imm O visit family and entered 13Jul2023 with the intention of applying for 1 year extension.
My Thai citizen wife was not able to be in the country when I qualified to apply and now cannot make it back in time for me to even apply for a 60 day extension.
Will there be any problem to go to Pedang Besar by bus and return on visa exempt ? Can I go over and return same day?
Any other advice?
If it is advisable to use a border run agency, can anyone recommend a reliable service?
Answer summary
The user, a Canadian citizen, described their visa history in Thailand, including the entry and exit dates along with different visa statuses. They are concerned about the ability to exit to Pedang Besar and return to Thailand visa exempt, due to their wife's absence for a required extension application. Comments from other users suggested that they likely won't encounter issues with a border run but recommended considering a border run agency for reassurance. Additionally, they advised the user to prepare necessary documentation, such as cash and proof of onward travel.
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Dianne *****
Make sure you have the equivalent of 20,000K on you in cash, evidence of a future flight out of Thailand and accommodation booked (may not be able to use your home address as your evidence of accommodation if you're using a tourist visa. A real tourist would not have a permanent address in Thailand)
Todd *********
You will likely encounter no problems, but using a border run agent can give you some peace of mind if concerned. They will him guarantee your re-entry.
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